Sculpture News: Biltmore Estate Commission

The artist sculpting a portrayal of young Cornelia Vanderbilt.

Vadim has been busy in the studio this spring and summer on his latest project: a larger-than-lifesize sculpture for the Biltmore Estate.

He created the historically-accurate portrayal of Cornelia Vanderbilt -- daughter of George Vanderbilt -- and a beloved family pet, the St. Bernard 'Cedric,' based on a series of archival photographs. The sculpture, which he created in a classical style, will be unveiled at the new Antler Hill Village on the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC later this summer.

Best in Show

L'heure bleu,Vadim Bora

Vadim Bora's "L'heure bleu" ("The Blue Hour") won Best in Show at the fabulous Match My Sofa Art Show, a tongue-in-cheek title for an exceptional exhibition of various media at the Conn-Artist Studios & Gallery in Hendersonville, NC.

Debuting the Art of RITA GENET

Introducing a stunning exploration of Asheville and its environs
in the vibrant “sophisticated naïve” style of

RITA GENET

April 23 - May 23, 2010
at
Vadim Bora Gallery

Children's Artwork from Vladikavkaz, Russia

"Me and My Family"

Children's Artwork from Vladikavkaz, Russia
Friday, April 2, 5-8 p.m.
Downtown Asheville Artwalk

Vadim Bora Gallery & Studio will show 120 paintings and drawings from art school students from Asheville's Sister City of Vladikavkaz and its environs of Beslan and Oktyabrskoye. In the exhibition "Me and My Family," a continuation of a program by Sister Cities International, young art students (ages 6-14) show their talents and interpretation of this subject. This is an exhibition for the entire family, the proceeds of which will go to purchase art supplies for the four schools participating:
Vladikavaz Lycee of Art
Tavasiev Children's Art School of Vladikavkaz
Children's Art School of Beslan
Children's Art School of Oktyabrskoye

In exchange, Vadim Bora Gallery hopes to send the artworks of students from schools in Asheville, North Carolina to Russia.

Mountain Sculptors Show "Metamorphosis" Nov. 6

"Vanishing Scenes"

Untitled, Vadim Bora

As the summer turns to fall, join us for a new exhibition opening at Vadim Bora Gallery during the October 2 Art Walk in downtown Asheville.

"Vanishing Scenes" is a series of observational works
devoted to the disappearing landscapes of the mountains.

Rusted automobiles half-buried in the earth; once-powerful tractors, now still, awaiting the scrap heap; a leaning barn, functioning only as storage of dusty unused equipment – all are remnants of forgotten abundant lives of the countryside, captured poetically in the artist's indomitable "exuberant expressionist" style.

"Vanishing Scenes"

Oils on canvas

Opening, Friday, October 2, 5-8 p.m.

Portrait Exhibition at the Grand Bohemian

A select portrait exhibition by Vadim Bora recently concluded at the Grand Bohemian Gallery in Biltmore Village. First exhibited in the lobby of the Grand Bohemian Hotel, the portraits concluded their run on the gallery's front wall last week.

Vadim's current show at the Grand Bohemian is his colorful "Carnival" series. Photos are forthcoming!

Mark your calendars for several upcoming shows at Vadim Bora Gallery in downtown Asheville: Friday, October 2, debuts the works of student art from Beslan and Vladikavkaz, in conjunction with Asheville Sister Cities. The ASCI exhibition runs concurrently and will open the same day at 33 Page Ave, the offices of the organization, and will feature work from students of all six sister cities to Asheville. (This is also the official downtown art walk day.)

Friday, November 6, Mountain Sculptors once again mount a group show -- this time juried -- of sculpture in various media.